Part Time Faculty – Communications

Excelsior; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Excelsior University seeks experienced, student-centered instructors to join our pool of part-time communications faculty. This hybrid (St.

Petersburg, FL) and remote online position teaches public speaking and interpersonal communications using pre-built online shells, with some evening hours for hybrid sections. Reporting to the Department Chair for General Education and Social Sciences, instructors work asynchronously, engage students via email and discussion boards, provide timely feedback,

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a relevant field with substantial comms coursework.
• Experience teaching communications in asynchronous online environments.
• Familiarity with Canvas LMS preferred.
• Student-centered teaching approach.
• Commitment to supporting diverse student success.

Responsibilities

• Implement courses as designed by the University.
• Engage with students via email, announcements, and online discussions.
• Provide timely, high-quality feedback on student work.
• Hold regular virtual office hours.
• Keep department chair apprised of student or course issues.
• Follow University policies and required trainings.

Skills

Student-centered teaching

Online teaching

Public speaking

Course feedback

Education

Master’s degree in Communications

PhD in Communications

18 graduate credits in communications

Tools

Canvas

Job description

Excelsior University seeks experienced, student-centered instructors to join our instructional pool of part-time communications faculty. Applicants should clearly indicate their qualifications to teach both public speaking and interpersonal communications courses.

Reporting to the Department Chair for General Education and Social Sciences, part-time faculty are assigned to course sections based on their qualifications, interest, performance, and course section availability.

This is a hybrid (St. Petersburg, FL) and remote online part-time faculty position. Instructional faculty at Excelsior University teach online using pre-built course shells with common readings, activities, and assignments across all sections. Hybrid courses in St. Petersburg include some evening hours during the work week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implementing courses as designed by the University.
• Bringing their own knowledge and expertise to bear on the subject matter.
• Engaging regularly and substantively with students via email, announcements, and online discussion boards.
• Providing timely, high-quality feedback on student work.
• Holding regular virtual office hours.
• Keeping the department chair apprised of any student or course issues.
• Following University policies.
• Completing University-required training and attending required pre-term meetings.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A master's degree or PhD in Communications or a master's degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate credits in communications.
• Experience teaching communications (including public speaking) in an asynchronous online environment.
• Experience with the Canvas learning management system preferred.
• A student-centered teaching approach.
• A commitment to supporting the success of all students, including those underserved by traditional higher education.

Compensation is provided at a rate of $1,000 per credit hour per course, with low-enrollment courses paid at a directed study rate. The salary range reflects the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting.